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Anti-Racism in Recreation

The purpose The Anti-Racism Training Module is to provide individuals and organizations with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to recognize, address, and mitigate racism in recreational environments. 

The training aims to increase awareness regarding colonialism and racism, and how we can learn and change by reflecting on the lived experiences of Nova Scotians. By offering accessible, comprehensive education on anti-racism, the training empowers leaders, staff, and volunteers to continue their learning journey.

Course objectives

1. Understand the history of the people who make up Nova Scotian communities and our recreation sector.
2. Learn key-terms.
3. Examine the history of recreation in Canada and understand how colonialism has influenced forms of discrimination.
4. Explore how racism looks within Nova Scotia’s recreation sector from person-first perspectives

Course Outline

1. Module Introduction
2. Colonialism, Canada, and Recreation 
3. Introduction to Anti-Racism
4. Review and Self-Assessment
5. Conclusion

Fire Safety

Fire Safety is a basic awareness program for workplace environments that includes prevention techniques as well as information on how to use a fire extinguisher.

This course is designed to give the participant, the knowledge in fire safety and prevention, fighting a fire by recognizing user and equipment limitations, the fundamentals of fires, types of fire extinguishers, and the proper handling of the fire extinguisher.

Social and Emotional Learning for Sport and Recreation

• The concept of SEL and its 5 core competencies.
• How unconscious biases can impact on sport and recreation, and the importance of actively seeking to understand and address the cultural or social realities of diverse individuals, groups, and communities.
• General strategies to integrate SEL into sport and recreation in ways that best support respect, equity, and inclusion.
• Your personal SEL skills & opportunities.

WHMIS

WHMIS 2015 online course is based on the current legislation and meets the legislated requirement for general WHMIS training. Employers must also provide workplace-specific training and instruction for each of the hazardous products in the workplace.

WHMIS 2015 has come into effect with a transition period that lasts several years (full implementation by December 1, 2018). 

Getting Started with Physical Literacy

Language: English (Also available in French and Spanish).

Course Duration: 1 Hour.

This eLearning course is part of the Physical Literacy Leader - Level 1 Certification.

This course introduces the concept of physical literacy, provides information about how we learn to move, and identifies the key elements of a supportive physical literacy environment.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Explain the concept of physical literacy.
• Describe the relationship between physical literacy, physical activity, and physical fitness. 
• Explain how movement skills are developed.
• Describe the relationship between the development of movement competence, confidence, and motivation, in support of physical literacy development.
• Identify key elements of a supportive physical literacy environment.
• Recognize that physical literacy as a concept is inclusive and accessible.
• Draw and describe a physical literacy life journey.

This content was developed by Sport for Life

Stepping Stones to Indigenous Sport and Physical Activity Participation

The Stepping Stones to Indigenous Sport and Physical Activity Participation E-Learning Course has been designed for coaches and sport leaders, like yourself. The purpose of this training is to:

• Increase your knowledge of the stages of the Indigenous Long-Term Participant Development Pathway.

• Help you better understand the needs of Indigenous participants and athletes, including First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

• Enhance your ability to run developmentally and holistically appropriate programs for Indigenous participants and athletes.

This content was developed by Sport for Life

Welcome to Canada: Engaging New to Canada Participants in Sport and Physical Activity

New to Canada participants require an individualized approach to enhance their own level of physical literacy through quality, stage-appropriate experiences. This course explores the barriers newcomers face to participation and solutions to address those barriers.

This content was developed by Sport for Life